Guide to Effective Fertilizing in Juno Beach

The Town of Juno Beach adopted Ordinance No. 736 in February 2021 to comply with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.  The Town is required to monitor nutrient loading to water bodies beyond levels needed to maintain the health of the Town's aquatic ecosystem. 

REQUIREMENTS

1. Prohibits the application of fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus between June 1 and September 30 (rainy season) and during the time period of which a flood tropical storm, hurricane watch or  warning is in effect for any portion the Town.

2. Prohibits the application of fertilizer within 10 feet of any pond, stream, watercourse, lake, canal or wetland.

3. Restricts application of fertilizer containing nitrogen and phosphorus during non-rainy season.

4. Requires immediate cleanup of fertilizer from impervious surfaces like sidewalks and driveways.

5. Prohibits fertilizer, grass clippings and vegetative material or debris from being washed, swept or blown off impervious surfaces into stormwater drains, ditches, or water bodies.

6. All commercial and institutional fertilizer applicators shall abide by and complete the “Florida Friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries” training program.

7. Private, non-commercial and non-institutional  applicators are encouraged to follow the recommendations of the University of Florida/IFAS “Florida Friendly Landscape Program”.

*Did you know that grass clippings are rich in nutrients, which can harm water quality and the wildlife that call our lakes home? Everything that goes into storm drains and groundwater is untreated, and goes straight into lakes, rivers, and streams. To help better protect  Juno Beach’s waterways, prevent fertilized grass clippings, pet waste, soaps or chemicals from  running into storm drains.